Solve \( 15-2 z=37 \). \( z=-26 \) \( z=-11 \) \( z=11 \) \( z=26 \)

To solve the equation \( 15 - 2z = 37 \), start by isolating the \( z \) term. First, subtract 15 from both sides to get: \[ -2z = 37 - 15 \] which simplifies to: \[ -2z = 22 \] Next, divide both sides by -2: \[ z = \frac{22}{-2} = -11 \] So, the solution is \( z = -11 \). To check your answer, substitute \( z \) back into the original equation: \[ 15 - 2(-11) = 15 + 22 = 37 \] This confirms that the solution \( z = -11 \) is correct!